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Z-0895-2008

Minipuncture Peel-Away Introducer set, 7.0 FR, Catheter introducer, includes sheath: 7.0 FR., 9 CM long...

Cook Incorporated / initiated 2007-12-07 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Cook, Inc. began a recall of Minipuncture Peel-Away Introducer set, 7.0 FR, Catheter introducer, includes sheath: 7.0 FR., 9 CM long, Wire: .025" DIA., 30 CM long, 3 MM J needle: 20XT GA... on . The reason FDA records is "Packaging Problem: The peel-away sheath does not peel uniformly or completely". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0895-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cook Incorporated
Product
Minipuncture Peel-Away Introducer set, 7.0 FR, Catheter introducer, includes sheath: 7.0 FR., 9 CM long, Wire: .025" DIA., 30 CM long, 3 MM J needle: 20XT GA., 4.0 cm long. Accepts devices up to 7.0 French., sterile; Catalog Number: C-PLIP-7.0-25-E-MNP. Cook Inc., Bloomington, IN 47404
Product code
DYB Introducer, Catheter
Reason for recall
Packaging Problem: The peel-away sheath does not peel uniformly or completely.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Package design/selection
Action
Cook Inc. initially notified consignees via FEDEX by an Urgent: Product Recall on 12/7/07. The recall was then expanded and consignees were notified on 12/18/08 by another Urgent: Product Recall. The letters instructed any distributors to inform their customers of recall, and all users to return the recalled products and enclosed Recall Response Form to the firm. For additional information, contact 1-800-346-2686.
Quantity in commerce
1,881 of total products
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution- including USA and countries of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore.
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: F2114652.